I got to do something month weekend that I haven’t gotten to do in a VERY long time – board a plan and go see my family. My kids are going back to school. We’re starting to have in-person meetings again at work. All these signal that the pandemic is winding down made me realize […]
Parenting
Why I’m not making new New Year’s Resolutions
It’s January 7th and I still haven’t come up with new “New Year’s Resolutions”. You may find that interesting, especially because I wrote a blog post a few years ago about making new year’s resolutions. But I think there’s a good reason for my resistance. I still think there is value in reflecting on the […]
Stressed? Remember to share kindness with others
I know…I know. You read that title and, if you’re already stressed, you might be plain annoyed by it. But it’s true. I’ve recently spent time reflecting on where I’m at, what my sources of stress are, and how those sources of stress are influencing my parenting and leadership. Usually I have lists for […]
Vulnerability in leadership and parenting
As a little girls with three brothers, I loved Wonder Woman. I would watch the show as much as I could. I was inspired by the fact that she was independent and grew up on an island of strong women (which was a dreamy escape at times when I was surround by brothers). Of course […]
The art of knowing when (and when not) to apologize
I’m great at apologies. Actually, I think I’m too good at them. A recent morning with my kids helped me realize that I have a “quick to apologize” complex. My younger daughter was mad at me about a tone I used when I asked her repeatedly to do something. She said her feelings were hurt. […]
Simple ways to practice gratitude daily
I recently learned that September 21st is World Gratitude Day. Who knew we needed a day to remember to practice gratitude? Well, actually, after learning about this special day, I realized that I needed the reminder.In our “always on” lifestyle, it’s easy to forget to be grateful. And yet, gratitude is such an important practice. […]